Baby artichokes also take a little prepping, but as with the fava beans, they are not difficult to prepare. First, remove the tough outer leaves until you get to the light-green-yellow tender inner leaves. Second, cut off and discard the dark and medium green tops of remaining leaves. Third, cut off and discard the stem. … Continue Reading
This was my first time making masa (corn) crepes, but certainly not my last. Really enjoyed the process — ladling the batter, swirling the pan to get them as thin as possible, flipping them, and then stacking ’em up — like a well-oiled machine, I quickly found my rhythm. Rather therapeutic, in fact. The filling … Continue Reading
There’s a time for slow-braised dishes (stews that take hours to develop flavor) and a time for quick and easy meals. There’s room for both in your cooking repertoire. Today’s world is focused on quick and easy meals. Nothing wrong with quick and easy, provided that flavor is not compromised in the name of convenience. … Continue Reading
I’ve had my eye on a Vitamix for quite some time and finally took the plunge this past weekend. I had a hard time getting over the sticker shock (it’s a blender after all), but I love it. It’s by far one of the best kitchen appliances I’ve purchased — how did I live without … Continue Reading
Most days I have a hard time concentrating. Find myself daydreaming about travel, yearning to pack my bags, head straight to the international terminal, and hop on a flight — destination: some place far away. Last summer I found myself in Sicily -– what an adventure. Reminiscing, I walked over to my (ever expanding) bookcase … Continue Reading
